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The V tackles free speech battles, Islamophobia fight, and fading American Dream

This week’s episode examines censorship, religious discrimination, and why so many Americans doubt the promise of upward mobility.

December 8, 2025

When hatred becomes policy, the Constitution is the casualty

Religious fear, power and constitutional restraint collide in Alabama after rhetoric turns a zoning dispute into a test of democracy.

December 4, 2025

Doug Jones campaign reports $105K raised from 800 Alabama donors

Newly formed committee shows fast fundraising momentum just days after Jones entered Alabama’s 2026 governor’s race.

December 3, 2025

The Founders warned us. Alabama and America are testing those limits now

A look at how factional politics, authoritarian temptation, and legislative spectacle threaten democracy nationally and in Alabama—and how citizens can respond.

November 26, 2025

Doug Jones files paperwork to run for Alabama governor in 2026

The former U.S. senator took the first formal step toward a race that could pit him against Tommy Tuberville.

November 24, 2025

This Week on The V: Doug Jones run, polling flaws and health crises

The V panel breaks major political news, dissects misleading polling, and examines rising health costs and worsening maternal and infant outcomes.

November 24, 2025

Tuberville’s support looks strong—until you read the poll

Cygnal’s new poll claims Tuberville holds a commanding lead, but the unweighted data reveals weaker support and partisan-driven assumptions.

November 20, 2025

Governor urges Alabama Public Television to pause PBS split

The governor asked APT commissioners to study public opinion and draft a detailed roadmap before cutting longstanding ties with PBS.

November 17, 2025

Gov. Ivey appoints longtime legal adviser Will Parker to Supreme Court

Governor Kay Ivey named her general counsel, Will Parker, to the Alabama Supreme Court, filling the vacancy left by Bill Lewis.

November 10, 2025

Every rebellion begins somewhere—even if it’s with a sandwich

A small act of defiance in Washington reminds us that courage and conscience, not compliance, have always been democracy’s lifeblood.

November 10, 2025